Severe flooding has prompted urgent evacuation alerts across parts of New South Wales, particularly affecting residents in Gunnedah and Raymond Terrace.

The State Emergency Service (SES) has warned that inundation is occurring and that evacuation routes may soon be closed.

NSW SES Deputy Commissioner Debbie Platz highlighted that while severe storms caused significant damage, flooding has emerged as a major concern.

Over the weekend, more than 1500 volunteers responded to over 2000 incidents related to the severe storms and flooding across the region.

Despite expectations of scattered rainfall on Monday, rivers and catchments remain full and are rising quickly, leading to ongoing evacuation warnings across 58 areas.

In a related incident, a search has been initiated for a 26-year-old woman who was swept away by floodwaters in the Hunter Valley after her vehicle became stuck.

The search for the missing woman was temporarily suspended due to hazardous conditions but is set to resume early on Monday morning with police and local rescue agencies involved.

Authorities plan to provide further updates for the affected areas on August 4, 2025, as the situation continues to develop.